Have you started your Christmas and holiday shopping yet? I admit, I start early and started back in late June. I always start early and try to finish before Thanksgiving arrives! Typically the only things I pick up after Turkey day are edible gifts or last-minute things...but the bulk of my … [Read more...] about Bargain Shopping for Christmas and Holiday Gifts
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Upcycled CD Disc Rudolph Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas Ornament
A new addition to our Countdown to Christmas craft project series! This upcycled CD Disc Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Ornament is easy to make! You only need a few supplies to make it. We were able to complete several of them in just one weekend. You can find our complete list of Countdown to … [Read more...] about Upcycled CD Disc Rudolph Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas Ornament
Grinch Made from Gain Laundry Pod Plastic Containers
This Grinch storage container was made by recycling a plastic Gain laundry pod container. Those containers are lime green in color. You can use your new container to store small christmas balls, ornaments, ornament hooks, and other small items that need to be kept protected. You can also place a … [Read more...] about Grinch Made from Gain Laundry Pod Plastic Containers
Crochet Mini Mittens Christmas Tree Ornaments
If you're just learning how to crochet or have years of experience these mini mittens make cute Christmas tree ornaments or glue a magnet on the back to turn them into holiday refrigerator magnets. This project is a great way to use up some of your scrap yarn that you have lying around. You can … [Read more...] about Crochet Mini Mittens Christmas Tree Ornaments
Pine Cone Christmas Tree Ornaments Kid’s Craft Project
We're counting down the days until the Christmas holiday with a brand new kid's craft project! These painted pine cone Christmas tree ornaments are easy-to-make and use upcycled materials along with a few other items. Each one will cost you LESS than 50 cents to make! You can find a list of all … [Read more...] about Pine Cone Christmas Tree Ornaments Kid’s Craft Project
How to Make Angel Ornaments out of Seashells
Got a bunch of seashells lying around? Live near the beach? Love angels? Well, here's how you can make your own Angel ornaments out of seashells! They're easy-to-make and you only need seashells and a few other general crafting supplies. #CountdownToChristmas Countdown to Christmas Craft Project … [Read more...] about How to Make Angel Ornaments out of Seashells
Merry Christmas 2021
We would like to wish all of our blog readers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! It was a busy past few months on the blog and we're looking forward to slowing things down for the holiday break. We appreciate our readers and the time it takes for you to read the blog, enter the giveaways, and … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas 2021
12 Fun Things to Do on Christmas Eve with the Kids
Do you and your family have any Christmas Eve traditions? Our family loves Christmas eve and are always doing fun things to celebrate it. The majority of things that we do are free and others are low-cost. Sometimes weather doesn't cooperate with us, so we're always open for changes. Here's a list … [Read more...] about 12 Fun Things to Do on Christmas Eve with the Kids